| ECA Executive Committee (EEC) and Eastgate Housemaster |
The officers of ECA Executive Committee (EEC) act to represent the interests of the Eastgate Community Association (ECA) in accordance with the Bylaws of the ECA Constitution. They plan events and activities for Eastgate residents and actively participate in MIT student-body meetings to represent the interests of Eastgate residents. They act to keep Eastgate residents informed about relevant issues that may affect their life at Eastgate. The current officers of the ECA Executive Committee and their responsibilities are outlined below:
Ayida Mthembu Ayida works collectively with the Eastgate Community Association, ECA Executive Committee, House Manager and other staff to develop resources and to provide quality events, activities, and services for the Eastgate Community. Ayida is also a Dean in MIT's Student Support Services office and is available for consultation on and assistance with issues the residents might face. |
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Anders and Anna Häggmann The Presidents help to oversee the ECA, plan meetings, collect agenda items from members and set the agenda items at least one week prior to meetings. They also serve as a liaison and representatives to the Graduate Student Council (GSC) and Housing and Community Affairs Committee of the GSC. They collaborate with each member of the ECA Executive Committee. |
Renato Lima de Oliveira and Michelle Mauricio Padua The Treasurers work with the Residential Life Associate in the organization and allocation of an annual programming budget. They assist the ECA Executive Committee in securing funding for various Eastgate events and keep an accurate account of the financial aspects of all events and activities that are sponsored by the ECA. The treasurers also manage the lounge reservations. |
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Paul Tillberg and Charlotte Gopinath The Couples Events Coordinators serve as a resource for residents without children. They plan outings and activities for Eastgate residents and advocate for the needs of couples within MIT. They act as a liaison for event-planning efforts between graduate dormitories, and also manage the Eastgate Bicycle Rental Program. |
Derek and Remington Ham The Parents Coordinators serve as a resource for residents with children. They coordinate meetings and programs for Eastgate families with children. They also oversee the operation of the playroom and serve as a liaison between Eastgate and the Center for Work, Family, and Personal Life. |
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Sean and Nicole O'Hern The Spouses and Partners & International Residents Coordinators address the needs of spouses and partners living at Eastgate, as well as providing international residents with opportunities to overcome some of the many challenges faced when living abroad. They plan activities held (in part) during the daytime hours to encourage residents who are home during the day to meet one another, and serve as a liason between the Eastgate community and the Spouses&Partners@MIT network. They also manage Eastgate's Wii Program. |
Gokce and Suzan Basbug The Social Chairs oversee the large events organized at Eastgate. They work with the Treasurer and event-planning officers to obtain external funding for ECA-sponsored events. They also manage Eastgate's Floor Rep Program and act as Athletics Chairs for Eastgate to encouarge resident participation in Intramural sports. |
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Jonathon and Noa Perry The Publicity and Recycling Officers manage the advertisement of both ECA and campus-wide events within Eastgate. They provide residents with information and resources on recycling efforts within MIT and also run the Movie Rental program. |
Marzyeh Ghassemi and Eric Munson The Information Officers are responsible for the maintenance and development of the Eastgate website. They record minutes at the ECA meetings, and work with all members of the ECA Executive Committee to maintain records and obtain feedback on ECA-sponsored events. |
Residential Life Associate (RLA)
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Jason McKnight The Residential Life Associate (RLA) collaborates with the Housemaster, House Manager, and ECA Executive Committee. He is responsible for the budgeting and allocation of house funds. He also serves as an advocate for graduate student concerns and works to improve communication between the house teams, Student Life Programs, and a variety of resource offices on campus. The RLA provides direct support and cultural integration for international students and their families. The RLA is also a member of the Dean-on-Call team, which responds to campus emergencies after hours and on weekends. The RLA will respond to the concerns of any Eastgate resident; if you wish to contact the RLA anonymously, you may do so here. |
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Carla Bengtson The Eastgate House Manager, can be reached at 3-7463 from any campus phone. Her office is located on the ground floor opposite the elevators and she is generally on-site 8am-4pm most weekdays. |
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Nelson Goncalves The Eastgate Maintenance Mechanic performs repairs and maintenance within Eastgate. If wish to report a problem, please complete an online repair request. |
